Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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