Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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