Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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