Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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