Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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