Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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