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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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