Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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