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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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