Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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