Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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