Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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