Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy