Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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