Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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