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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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