Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons