Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines 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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