Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about 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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