Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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