Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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