Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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