Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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