Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC