Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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