Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education