Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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