Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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