Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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