Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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