Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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