Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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