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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC