Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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