Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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