Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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