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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses