Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education