Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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