Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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