Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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