Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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