Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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