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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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