Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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