Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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