Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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