Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources