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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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