Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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