Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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