Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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