Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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