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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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