Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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