Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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