Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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