Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons