Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course