Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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