Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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