Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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