Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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