Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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