Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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