Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons