Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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