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 related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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