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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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