Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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