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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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