Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses