Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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