Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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