Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources