Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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