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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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