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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software