Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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