Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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