Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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