Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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