Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources