Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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