Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video