Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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