Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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