Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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