Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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