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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. 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 free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education