Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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