Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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