Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education