Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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