Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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