Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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