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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources