Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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