Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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