Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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