Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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