Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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