Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources