Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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