Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education