Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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