Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education