Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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