Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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