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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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