Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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