Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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