Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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