Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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