Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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