Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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