Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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