Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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