Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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