Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources