Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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