Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education