Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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