Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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