Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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