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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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