Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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