Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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