Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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