Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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