Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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