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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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