Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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