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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education