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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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