Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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