Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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