Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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