Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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