Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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