Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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