Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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