Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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