Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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