Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources