Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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