Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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