Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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