Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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