Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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