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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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