Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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