Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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