Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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