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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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