Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)