Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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