Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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