Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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