Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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