Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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