Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources