Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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