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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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