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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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