Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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