Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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