Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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