Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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