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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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