Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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