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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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