Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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