Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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