Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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