Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources