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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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