Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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