Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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