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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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