Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major 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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