Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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