Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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