Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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