Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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