Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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