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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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