Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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