Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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