Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources