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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models 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 participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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