Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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