Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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