Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education