Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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