Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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