Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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