Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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