Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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