Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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