Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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