Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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