Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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