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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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