Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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