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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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