Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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