Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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