Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over 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 massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources