Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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