Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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