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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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