Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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