Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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