Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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