Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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