Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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