Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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