Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education