Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources