Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)