Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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