Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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