Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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