Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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