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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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