Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons