Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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