Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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