Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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