Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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