Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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