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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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