Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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