Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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