Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions 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 issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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