Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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