Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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