Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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