Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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