Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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