Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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