Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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