Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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