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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books