Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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