Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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