Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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