Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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