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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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