Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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