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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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