Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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