Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning