Learn 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 massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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