Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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