Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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