Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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