Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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