Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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