Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons