Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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