Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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