Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources