Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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