Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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