Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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