Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses