Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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