Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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