Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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