Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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