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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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