Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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