Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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