Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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