Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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