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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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