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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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