Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources