Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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