Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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