Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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