Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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