Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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