Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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