Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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