Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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