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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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