Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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