Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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