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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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