Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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