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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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