Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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