Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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