Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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