Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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