Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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