Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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