Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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