Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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