Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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