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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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