Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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