Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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