Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition