Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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