Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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