Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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