Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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