Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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