Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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