Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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