Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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