Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources