Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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