Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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