Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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