Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources