Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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