Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education