Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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