Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources