Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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