Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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