Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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