Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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