Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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