Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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