Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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