Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books