Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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