Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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