Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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