Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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