Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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