Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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