Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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