Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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