Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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