Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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