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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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