Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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