Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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