Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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