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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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