Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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