Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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