Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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