Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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