Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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