Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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