Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning