Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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