Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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