Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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