Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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