Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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