Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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