Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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