Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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