Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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