Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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