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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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