Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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