Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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