Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free