Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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