Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons