Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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