Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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