Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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