Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education