Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new 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 talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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