Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs