Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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