Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)