Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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