Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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