Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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