Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education