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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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