Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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