Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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