Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources