Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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