Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education