Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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