Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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