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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education