Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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