Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources