Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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