Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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