Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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