Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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