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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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