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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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