Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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