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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course