Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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