Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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