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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources