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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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