Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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