Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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