Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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