Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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