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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book