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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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