Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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