Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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