Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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