Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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