Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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