Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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