Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about 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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