Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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