Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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