Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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