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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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