Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology