Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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