Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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