Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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