Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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