Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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