Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons