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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons