Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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