Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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