Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit