Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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