Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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