Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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