Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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