Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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