Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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