Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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