Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly 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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