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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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