Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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