Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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