Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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