Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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