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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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