Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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