Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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