Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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