Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education