Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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