Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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