Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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