Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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