Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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