Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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