Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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