Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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