Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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