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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education