Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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