Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons