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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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