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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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