Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education