Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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