Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources