Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons