Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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