Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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