Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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