Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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