Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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