Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning