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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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