Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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