Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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