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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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