Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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