Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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