Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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