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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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