Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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