Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education