Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education