Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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