Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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