Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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