Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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