Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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