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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books