Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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