Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources