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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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