Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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