Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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