Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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