Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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