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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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