Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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