Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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