Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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