Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education