Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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