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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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