Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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