Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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