Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the 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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