Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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