Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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