Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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